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R853 FBA

1998 Yamaha XJR1200

Black Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,947 mi
Last recorded52,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJR120023,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 48,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,375 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,211 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 20,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2009 19,197 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,583 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1200?

Based on 10,866 MOT tests across 886 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 142
reflector on motorcycle missing 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 77
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R853 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 in Black with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 23,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 FBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R853 FBA registered?

R853 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R853 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 FBA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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